The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
1. Remove:
NOTE:
Push the front fork cap in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to remove the clip.

2. Drain:
NOTE:
Stroke the inner tube several times while draining the fork oil.

3. Remove:
| CAUTION: Do not scratch the inner tube.
|
4. Remove:
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "2" and T-handle "3", loosen the
damper rod bolt. 

Removing the front fork legs
Checking the front fork legsOperation and important riding points
Read the Owner's Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of control,
which could cause an accident
or injury.
TIP ...
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Front brake
Minimum level mark
Rear brake
Rear brake
Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly causing
it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark an ...
Checking the primary driven gear
1. Check:
Primary driven gear "1"
Damage/wear Replace the
primary drive
gear and clutch housing as a set.
Excessive noise during operation
Replace
the primary drive gear and clutch housing as
a set.
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